Nearby Excursions

The Craft Center is home to one of the premier retailers of fine craft in the Southeast. We feature contemporary and traditional fine craft by Craft Center artists and 100+ regional craft artists. The Craft Center hosts up to 25 exhibitions annually. Shows range from the works of regional, national and international contemporary craft artists, to our faculty, resident artists and student BFA exhibitions.

At the heart of the RiverWatch Golf Club stands Tennessee’s first 18-hole championship golf course on Center Hill Lake. The 6,900 yard scenic layout transforms the natural landscape into challenging yet encouraging tests of ability for players of all levels. Each unique hole is harmoniously woven into the spectacular surroundings of the property, a perfect illustration of golf and nature at their best.

Day Trips

Stonehaus Winery a family owned winery located high atop Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau produces a generous variety of wines from the dryer sparkling Seval Blanc to the sweeter and much beloved Muscadine, otherwise know as “God’s gift to the sunny south”. Additionally, we have homemade fudge, gourmet foods, unique gifts, and educational toys....

Cumberland Caverns is Tennessee’s Largest Show Cave. Cumberland Caverns is located in the heart of Middle Tennessee between Nashville, Chattanooga, and Gatlinburg. The caverns is a short drive from Fall Creek Falls State Park, Rock Island State Park, Center Hill Lake, and Savage Gulf (the Stone Door) and a neighbor of Falcon Rest Historic Mansion. Open for daily scenic walking tours year round.

Lakes, Streams, Waterfalls

Center Hill Lake is a 64 mile long reservoir consisting of 415 miles of shoreline, and 18,200 acres of deep, pure water for many species of fish. Shorelines are undeveloped and natural. Around the lake are numerous marinas for boat rentals, as well as recreation areas - man-made beaches featuring swimming and other amenities.

At Canoe the Caney, we offer affordable fun for everyone! From simple canoe rentals on the Caney Fork, to kayak rentals and adventure packages, Canoe The Caney is one of the most enjoyable and affordable family activities you will find in Tennessee.

Like Evins Mill, Burgess Falls (931.432.5312) is also a Tennessee State Natural Area, featuring a series of three waterfalls and long hiking trails that provide beautiful views of the broad and towering cascades – and it’s just 30 minutes from Evins Mill.

Fall Creek Falls State Park (800.250.8610) is one of the most spectacular recreation areas in America. Its waterfalls, cascades, sparkling streams, gorges, and timberland have made it one of the most popular parks in the Southeast. Fall Creek Falls is the highest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains, plunging 256 feet into a shaded pool at the base of its gorge. The park's other falls, Piney, Cane Creek, and Cane Creek Cascades, though smaller, are just as impressive. Fall Creek Falls is about a 45 minute drive from Evins Mill.

Located in Rock Island State Park, Great Falls of the Caney Fork River rests on an imposing limestone gorge that provides scenic overlooks, waterfalls and deep pools for fishing, rock-hopping and exploring. Located at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers, this 883-acre park has a natural sand beach on Center Hill Resevoir. Also located in Rock Island State Park is Twin Falls, which is not a natural waterfall but a byproduct of the damming of the Caney Fork River. The water pours out of the gorge walls about 80 feet above the Caney Fork River and about 40 feet below the top of the gorge. There are two main streams pouring out of the gorge wall, hence the name "Twin Falls."